Here’s a concise breakdown of the Beckhoff EL1918 TwinSAFE terminal:

• Type: EtherCAT Terminal with 8-channel digital fail-safe inputs.

• Voltage: Operates at 24 V DC.

• Safety Features: Uses TwinSAFE Logic for secure signal transmission.

• Functionality:

  • Can be used as a safety controller.

  • Supports fine granular configuration of test pulses for each channel.

  • Safety parameters are not stored on the component but transmitted via TwinSAFE Logic.

• Connections: Supports up to 128 safe connections.

• Variants:

  • EL1918: Includes integrated TwinSAFE Logic.

  • EL1918-2200: Lacks integrated TwinSAFE Logic but retains other safety features.